How technology can help manufacturers during a skills crisis

By Nell Walker
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According to data released by the Automotive Council and SMMT today, the success of the UK manufacturing industry is being threatened by a lack of skill...

According to data released by the Automotive Council and SMMT today, the success of the UK manufacturing industry is being threatened by a lack of skills. Partho Bhattacharya, MD and President of Invenio, comments on how technology and innovation can help manufacturers maintain productivity and growth during a skills crisis:

“The data released today by the Automotive Council and SMMT demonstrates that the current success of the UK car manufacturing industry is hinging on a serious lack of skills. While upskilling the workforce and ensuring the right education is key and needs to be addressed quickly, this is not going to help manufacturers who are struggling right now. To maintain productivity and growth during a crisis, businesses need to look for alternatives and lean on third-party experts for guidance. With the right know-how concerning technology and innovation, manufacturers can help minimise the impact of these kinds of pressures.

“Implementing the right technology to drive efficiency within manufacturing organisations regardless of the skills challenges experienced is essential. By putting the right technology in place to manage R&D spend, improve visibility and enhance customer service, manufacturers can better equip themselves against resource or skills shortages. Intelligent use of data and analytics is also integral to future-proofing businesses against unexpected changes in industry. By tackling these issues head-on and ensuring technology plays an important role in driving operational efficiency, car manufacturers will be able to meet demand and remain competitive as it continues on its journey to upskill the future workforce.”

 

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